Published: Friday, May 30, 2014 at 7:19 p.m.

Last Modified: Friday, May 30, 2014 at 7:19 p.m.

The ESPN300 member from Franklinton (La.) Pine committed to Florida, announcing his decision on Twitter. He had originally planned to make his pledge some time in the fall.

Meanwhile, Orlando Lake Nona receiver Deondre Farrier and the Gators parted ways Friday, a source close to his recruitment informed The Sun.

The 5-foot-11, 175-pound Dillon has been clocked at 4.4 seconds in the 40-yard dash and chose UF over offers from Florida State, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Texas and Texas A&M, among others. He is the nation’s No. 8 athlete and 145th overall prospect according to ESPN, and 247Sports ranks him as a top-100 recruit.

Dillon visited Gainesville twice in the spring, first to watch practice and then the Orange & Blue Debut.

“I enjoyed it,” he told The Sun after attending the spring game. “I saw them throw the ball a good little bit. They did the same thing in practice. I like how they use the slot receivers. That’s the position they’re recruiting me for.”

Farrier, a 6-foot, 173-pounder and consensus three-star prospect, committed to Florida on Feb. 21, but the lines of communication slowed between the two parties in recent months. Farrier was offered by Southern Cal in March and is looking to visit the Trojans this summer.

The Gators now have eight members in their 2015 class. Verbal commitments are not binding until prospects sign their national letters of intent.

<p>Electric receiver Derrick Dillon unexpectedly ended his recruiting process Friday.</p><p>The ESPN300 member from Franklinton (La.) Pine committed to Florida, announcing his decision on Twitter. He had originally planned to make his pledge some time in the fall.</p><p>Meanwhile, Orlando Lake Nona receiver Deondre Farrier and the Gators parted ways Friday, a source close to his recruitment informed The Sun.</p><p>The 5-foot-11, 175-pound Dillon has been clocked at 4.4 seconds in the 40-yard dash and chose UF over offers from Florida State, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Texas and Texas A&M, among others. He is the nation's No. 8 athlete and 145th overall prospect according to ESPN, and 247Sports ranks him as a top-100 recruit.</p><p>Dillon visited Gainesville twice in the spring, first to watch practice and then the Orange & Blue Debut.</p><p>“I enjoyed it,” he told The Sun after attending the spring game. “I saw them throw the ball a good little bit. They did the same thing in practice. I like how they use the slot receivers. That's the position they're recruiting me for.”</p><p>Farrier, a 6-foot, 173-pounder and consensus three-star prospect, committed to Florida on Feb. 21, but the lines of communication slowed between the two parties in recent months. Farrier was offered by Southern Cal in March and is looking to visit the Trojans this summer.</p><p>The Gators now have eight members in their 2015 class. Verbal commitments are not binding until prospects sign their national letters of intent.</p>